Professor - Health Psychology

The Professor of Health Psychology will serve as a researcher and educator in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a funded research program as well as mentor and train both undergraduate and graduate psychology students in research techniques. The successful candidate is also expected to publish in peer reviewed journals and work collaboratively with colleagues from psychology and other related disciplines.

The successful candidate is also expected to work with psychology leadership to further implement the M.S. in Health Psychology program and to extend graduate program offerings and advance the University's goals in research and scholarship.

As an 1890 land grant and doctoral-research university, North Carolina A&T State University enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is more than 13,500 students and our workforce includes more than 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through eight academic colleges. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelor, masters and doctoral levels. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina ( UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS). The strategic vision focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences offers programs in Health Communications, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Speech. The college has two masters degree programs (in Health Psychology and Social Work) and a PhD in Social Work. Through innovative programs, high impact, and student-centered pedagogy, faculty in the college foster an inter-professional learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty also engage in scholarly and service activities at the department, school, college, university, and community levels, and within professional organizations. Social justice and promotion of health equity are integral components of the mission of the college. The Hairston College is home to the Center of Excellence in Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER). Consistent with this mission, the college welcomes applicants representing the full diversity of intellectual perspectives, research agendas, life experiences, social-demographic, and political-cultural-backgrounds.

The Department of Psychology is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students to the ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourage interdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduate schools, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledge in psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are reached through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. The Department of Psychology has 800 enrolled undergraduate students, 2 cohorts of graduate students, and currently has 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty. The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty and goals for developing a new PhD program.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a program of broadly extramural funded research; demonstrated proficiency and evidence in mentoring and training both psychology undergraduate and psychology graduate students in research techniques; successful collaborations with colleagues from psychology and other related disciplines, and a record of publication in peer reviewed journals consistent with a senior rank at an R2 or R1 institution.

The applicant must:
a) have a doctoral degree in Psychology or a Psychology-related area;
b) demonstrate an active research stream supported by extramural funding and a publication record in their area of expertise, consistent with an appointment at the rank of professor;
c) have the ability to coordinate the research efforts of the Center of Excellence in Integrative health disparities and equity research;
d) have a history of high-quality teaching in a discipline within Psychology;
e) have a history of innovative course development and delivery skills at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
f) have a history of leadership and active engagement with diverse professionals, academics and the community.

The ideal candidate will have a focus on health disparities/health inequities research; leadership and administrative experience; experience in research mentorship. They will contribute to creating an environment that fosters scholars from the health and human sciences that include behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, health communication, health services research, nursing, and others. Emphasis is also placed on community engagement and dissemination.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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